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Don’t knock Social Security, it’s a lifesaver
February 3, 2012 In Saturday’s paper there were two articles about Social Security. more »»
Is the right to work battle coming to Michigan?
February 3, 2012 Throw out the economics of the right-to-work issue: even though it has been proven right to work states have a higher standard of living than forced-union states, even though studies have proven... more »»
Time for US to get rid of the Federal Reserve
February 3, 2012 Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke recently said the central bank was ready to offer the economy additional stimulus after it announced it would likely keep interest rates near zero until at... more »»
Romney has an out when mobs come for him
February 3, 2012 I guess I do envy Mitt Romney. more »»
We should better utilize our natural resources
February 3, 2012 In regard to Steve Murch's commentary in 1-28-12 paper. There is an industry that is here, under our noses, it is the outdoor/recreation industr. more »»
Let Rockport, Negwegon, etc., be quiet sites
January 27, 2012 I would like to respond to George Greene’s letter in the Jan. 21, 2012, edition of The Alpena News. more »»
Letter writer nails state land issue on head
January 27, 2012 George Green, I believe you have a great understanding of why we do not need anymore DNR land. more »»
Editorial on global warming misleads readers
January 27, 2012 I am responding to your very out of context Jan. 23 editorial about a new global warming study. I presume your comments are based on the Ja. more »»
Those are your consequences to deal with
January 27, 2012 Live with it...In response to the headline on 1-21-2012, unexpected consequences, The City of Alpena employees retirement program is a reality. Cutting cost is a way of life. Welcome to Michiga. more »»
Limiting land state can own is right thing
January 20, 2012 I disagree with your editorial in today’s paper that comments on Senator Tom Casperson’s desire to limit land acquisition by the DNR. more »»
No one specifically speaks for tea partiers
January 20, 2012 Glenn Beck claims one party is in a fight to the death with the tea party. Good old Glenn has gotten things a bit wrong. Tea Partiers are not interested in a quarrel with any party. more »»
The devil’s in the detail of state land plan
January 20, 2012 As one who attended the town hall meeting to hear Sen. Tom Casperson try to explain his House Bill -248, I walked away a little puzzled, with perhaps more questions than answers. more »»
We need transparency to begin right here
January 13, 2012 Transparency or Accountability has to start at home first before you expect our brother and sisters in DC. more »»
Why an end game Sen. Tom Casperson?
January 13, 2012 When future generations look back at their forefathers and foremothers for that matter. more »»
We have put up with 100 years of bad gov’t
January 13, 2012 To Ralph Dietlin, I'm not rooting for Bush but let's be clear: all presidents in the last century are to blame for this mess that we are in. more »»
People need to practice cemetery courtesy
January 11, 2012 This is in response to Patti's letter about the dogs running loose in the cemetery. The person who was letting his dog run loose is wrong. more »»
Government doesn’t keep openness promise
January 11, 2012 In Washington every new administration swears it will be more open (transparent) than the previous sneaks. more »»
Principal Cardwell helps kids realize potential
January 6, 2012 As a parent, among my greatest concerns are how our children are treated, encouraged and educated during their formative years, when away from hom. more »»
Cemetery’s no leash law very disrespectful
January 6, 2012 I recently went to Evergreen Cemetery to tend to my relatives gravesites. I was disgusted to find a pile of dog manure next to my son’s head-stone. more »»
Airport maintenance too much to ask for
January 6, 2012 The Alpena County Commissioners will be opening bids on Jan. 11, 2012, to sub-contract all the maintenance work at Alpena County Regional Airport. more »» |
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